Portable, powerful controller keyboard.
MiniLab MkII is the ideal small controller for musicians on the move and studios where workspace is at a premium. Featuring versatile controls, perfect integration, and a superb bundle of included software.
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The perfect creative companion
Don’t let the MiniLab MkII’s compact form factor fool you.
It’s powerful, hands-on and unrivalled in quality, built to streamline your creative process. Portable, yet fully featured. Lightweight but rugged. MiniLab MkII is the new go-to small controller for producers in the know.
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MiniLab MkII's portable, versatible, and USB-powered design makes it the ideal keyboard for playing anywhere, from busking to your compact touring rig. |
Control VSTs like Analog Lab Intro, trigger your favorite samples and drum loops, and record expressive automation - all with a single controller. |
Use MiniLab MkII's creative software bundle alongside its assignable controls to refine and experiment with your mix, whatever your style. |
Portable, powerful practical
Not only will you save time thanks to MiniLab MkII’s simple, all-encompassing feature set - you’ll save space too.
You might have limited room in your home studio setup. Or perhaps you need a portable solution that you can easily slip into a rucksack. MiniLab MkII is among the most compact controllers of its kind. Add bus-powered functionality to the mix, and you can get creative no matter where you find yourself.
You can’t have portability without reliability. A rugged, high-quality construction ensures that MiniLab MkII can handle even the most demanding of schedules. And not only that - it looks the part and feels great to play too.
Inspiring software included
Whether you’re an experienced veteran of the industry, or just starting out as a music producer, you’ll love the awesome instruments that come with Minilab MkII.
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Analog Lab Intro |
Ableton Live lite |
Uvi Model D |
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Your very own vintage keyboard collection Analog Lab Intro gives you instant access to hundreds of stunning sounds from our award-winning software instrument catalogue. Featuring 17 iconic instruments from V Collection, including analog synths, revolutionary digital workstations, organs, string machines and pianos, all beautifully recreated using Arturia’s innovative True Analog Emulation® technology. |
An introduction to one of the most intuitive, popular production platforms around An introduction to one of the most popular recording and performing platforms in the world, Ableton Live Lite lets you record, effect, mix, and export your tracks, so you can start making music straight out of the box, even if you don’t already own a DAW. Live Lite can also help you hit the stage with performance controls! |
An essential instrument for any songwriter’s sound palette |
Control hardware, software
and your DAW at the same time
If you prefer to create music “in the box”, MiniLab MkII can also help your creativity come alive. Easily sequence and arpeggiate your virtual instruments, sync it with your software studio, and switch to the dedicated Control mode to control parameters in your favorite synths and effects. The possibilities are limitless.
- Shift: Select MIDI presets and MIDI channels with this button.
- Pad 1-8 / 9-16: Switch between two banks of eight pads.
- Octave Transpose: Octave transpose buttons allow you to shift the keyboard up and down.
- Pitch Bend and Modulation: Accurate touch sensitive strips.
- Multi-Function Encoders: Assign these 16 knobs to your favorite plug-in or DAW. Two of those encoders are clickable.
- Pads: 8 Multi-color, ultra responsive velocity and pressure sensitive pads.
- Slim-Keys: 25 Highly playable,velocity sensitive and compact format keyboard.
- Footswitch input: Sends MIDI Note & CC data. Can be programmed for Gate or Toggle operation.
- USB 2.0 port: Full-sized Type-B USB jack: Bus-powered, class-compliant. No drivers needed.
Artists corner
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Eric Harvey
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Peter Gate
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“When the MiniLab first came out, my bandmate told me ‘You can’t afford not to buy one’. So I got one, and never looked back. Arturia gets it, and just keeps getting better.” |
“Using the MiniLab MkII in my previous projects was both a practical and an inspiring choice. The placement of knobs and pads, both in terms of functionality and artistry, defined the right level of creative comfort for me when performing live.” |
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Giorgia Angiuli
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Gojko Marić
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“It's solid, has a beautiful design, great pads and keybed. It's also really easy for me to travel with it and bring it to my live shows” |
“I have found the MiniLab and this was the beginning of a whole new journey for me in the world of Arturia. I was so impressed by the ease I was working with. The MiniLab it still to date my main MIDI controller.” |
Platform Specifications
Windows
- Win 8.1+ (64bit)
- 4 GB RAM
- 2,5 GHz CPU
- 2GB free hard disk space
- OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
Required configuration
- Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (64-bit DAWs only).
Apple
- Mac OS 10.13+
- 4 GB RAM
- 2,5 GHz CPU
- 2GB free hard disk space
- OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
Protection
- The software is protected by the Arturia Software Center.
What’s in the box
Box content
- MiniLab MkII unit
- Registration card
- Quick Start
- USB cable
Instrument dimensions
- Size: 355 x 220 x 50 mm
- Weight: 1.5 kg
Main Features
- 25 note velocity-sensitive slim keyboard
- 2 banks of 8 high quality velocity & pressure sensitive pads with RGB backlighting
- 16 rotary encoders (2 of them are clickable)
- 2 capacitive touch sensors for pitch bend and modulation wheel
- 8 user presets
- Sustain pedal jack
- Octave up and octave down buttons for full range
- USB powered
- USB/MIDI class compliant no drivers needed.
- Mac or PC
- Kensington Security Slot